Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
Diseases
A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
Diseases
Your gut bacteria may reveal which IBS treatment will actually work for you
A Michigan trial suggests a stool test could match IBS patients to the right therapy.
Diseases
Ultra-processed diets linked to 26% higher risk of severe fatty liver disease
A UK Biobank study followed more than 143,000 adults for a decade to test the effect.
Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
Diseases
A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
Diseases
Your gut bacteria may reveal which IBS treatment will actually work for you
A Michigan trial suggests a stool test could match IBS patients to the right therapy.
New blood pressure guidelines say not every adult over 65 automatically needs medication
The 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guideline shifts to individual risk, not age alone.
9 warning signs of lupus, the autoimmune disease that mainly strikes women
The autoimmune disease mimics other illnesses, and most patients wait years for an answer.
A personalized mRNA shot cleared a phase 3 first against aggressive melanoma
An mRNA cancer therapy paired with Keytruda notched the first phase 3 win of its kind.
What to avoid eating and drinking if you take metformin for diabetes
Alcohol carries the FDA's harshest warning. A few everyday foods matter too.
A compound made by your gut bacteria may be quietly raising your Alzheimer’s risk
A metabolite churned out by common gut microbes was linked to faster cognitive decline in nearly 1,200 adults.
The everyday habits that could ease stomach pain
Stomach pain can have many different causes, from temporary digestive discomfort to more serious medical conditions. Depending on the cause, simple changes to your...